Sleeping with makeup saves a lot of dangers to health, you know!

After struggling with heaps of daily activities and traffic jams, nothing is more enjoyable than lying in bed. Wait a minute. Come on, admit it, are you one of those people who likes to (intentionally or not) sleep with makeup on?

Intentionally or not, you should immediately leave this bad habit. If not, your facial skin will suffer in the long run. What are the dangers? Read on for the following reviews, yes!

Sleeping with makeup that is still attached makes it difficult for facial skin to breathe

According to Dr. Samer Jaber, MD of Washington Square Dermatology in New York, the habit of sleeping with makeup is tantamount to making the face a loose field for stubborn blackheads and pimples. The reason is, the makeup that is still attached will be sticky mixed with dust and pollution from outside, sweat, to oil on the face so that it clogs pores.

Sleeping at night is not only for resting the organs of the body, the skin also resting. The skin needs sleep time to repair and renew cells after exposure to various free radicals. If you leave your face covered with makeup while sleeping, it means that you are preventing the regeneration of the facial skin.

Free radicals from the environment trapped in the face can break down collagen, which plays an important role in skin tightening. As a result, over time fine lines will appear on the face and will be emphasized to become wrinkles. So, sleeping with makeup will only increase the chances of your skin experiencing damage and premature aging, the effects of which are quite difficult to reverse.

Sleeping with your face still on your makeup is also prone to making your skin dry and irritated. For example, leaving mascara behind during sleep can clog your lash follicles and lead to irritation (blepharitis). Mascara and eyeliner particles that fall into the eyes during sleep will also be prone to trigger red eye irritation (conjunctivitis).

How to wash your face properly

That's why you shouldn't underestimate the importance of cleaning your makeup before bed. However, if you wear make-up, you may notice that just washing your face does not necessarily mean that your skin is completely clean. Here are the steps that are effective for removing makeup before going to bed:

Wash your hands before cleaning your face, applying make-up, or touching your face. If your hands are dirty, bacteria or dust can get on your skin.
Use a special makeup remover for each specific makeup. For example eye makeup remover and lipstick (two areas that are usually stubborn to clean), and regular makeup remover for other parts of the face.
After that, dry and try to wipe with a clean cotton. If any residue is visible on the cotton, this is a sign that it is not clean. You can use a facial cleanser that suits your needs, for example a cleansing toner, micellar water, cleansing balm, milk cleanser, or cleansing oil.
Wash your face with your usual facial soap. Wash your face with circular motions of hands until you feel the makeup has been rinsed off. You can also use a facial sponge or cotton ball to wipe the remaining cleanser off your face.
Rinse face with cold water. Washing your face with cold water closes open pores and improves circulation. Don't be stingy when you rinse your face. Really make sure the remaining residue of makeup and soap is washed away. When in doubt, rinse your face again with the cup of your hands.
Dry your face by lightly patting your face with a towel, or rubbing it gently. Don't rub it.
After washing your face, continue with your night skincare regime as usual. Don't forget to apply moisturizer.

If you are lazy enough to get out of bed just to wash your face, always have a special wet tissue ready to remove makeup or provide cotton and facial cleanser at your bedside. You can clean the mascara that sticks to you on the bed. Easy, right?

Good night!